Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Odor from the Heater and A/C Unit

Possible Concerns

  Note The A/C system is functioning correctly when the air flowing from the instrument panel vents has a temperature of 70C or lower. ...

Odor from Evaporator or Heat Exchanger?

  Fishy smell –  From leak at cooling system of engine or of A/C system heater core.   Note ...

Other materials:

Refrigerant Circuit, Tracing Leaks, with Electronic Leak Detector -VAG1796
  Note This repair manual describes different methods for detecting leaks in the refrigerant circuit. These methods have been tested and result in success when used correctly. If when searching for compressed air / Nit ...

Test Requirements
  Note Check cooling performance. The A/C system is functioning correctly when the air flowing from the instrument panel vents has a temperature of 70C or lower. Setting on Climatronic “LO”. ...

A/C System, Operating after Charging
  Caution If it is suspected that chemicals were added to the refrigerant circuit to seal leaks, do not connect the A/C service station and do not extract the refrigerant. ...